Engineer Electrical
Resume:
Oliver Pai
Greenville, SC 29607
U.S.A.
*************@*****.***
Objective Seeking a challenging role as an automotive quality manager.
Specialties
-Design Automotive electronics design and DFMEA, EMC problem solving,
RFID immobilizer
-Process Surface Mount Device technology, Continuous Quality Improvement
Process, electrical architecture layout
-Supplier Dev Automotive APQP Process (which covers the majority of
ISO9001 and TS16949), Global 8D problem solving technique, 6-
sigma black belt certified. Reliability and durability
engineering, automotive part sourcing process
-Elec. Vehicle Electrical vehicle diagnostics, system level
troubleshooting for DLCM, MCM, AICM, ETACS, RKE on Coda Electric
Vehicle. Properly trained on how to service high voltage
lithium ion battery pack by Coda Automotive. Special product
knowledge about Toshiba LTO 2P12S battery modules related to
temperature behavior, charge cycle life, vibration, and air-
cooling in an electric bus environment.
-Languages Native English speaker, bilingual in Mandarin Chinese
(self-taught)
-Manag. Skills Exceptional organization skills, control of timing, keen
focus on priorities, and outstanding negotiation skills in
meetings to create win-win situations. Initial contract
negotiation and quotations for short term contracts. Possess
excellent ability to implement corporate strategies and future
product planning, overall project management skills to meet
urgent deadlines. Possess diverse social skills.
Employment History
1/2012 - 7/2013 Energy Storage System Program Manger, Proterra Inc.,
Greenville, South Carolina
. Integration of Toshiba 2P12S LTO battery modules into an
air-cooled battery pack
. Study Toshiba 2P12S LTO temperature behavior using a
Proterra-specific power cycle
. Study Toshiba 2P12S LTO charge cycle life characteristics
. Generated DFMEA of the entire battery pack using Toshiba
2P12S LTO battery modules
. Execute the DV Test plan for the Toshiba LTO battery packs,
including water intrusion
. Establish business relationships with Toshiba and AVL as
electric battery pack suppliers
. Communicate Toshiba battery pack development open issues
with Toshiba Industry
. Manage battery pack cost in conjunction with Toshiba
business team
. Manage the integration timing of the Toshiba / AVL pack to
meet vehicle timing
. Assist in sourcing decisions of the battery suppliers
. Define overall energy storage system development timeline
. Co-author energy storage system specifications
. Define, plan, and execute Advance Quality Product Planning
(APQP)
. Lead in system level DFMEA activities
. Plan for battery cycle life test, and vibration durability
testing
. Resolve field quality incidents by generating design
changes to the battery pack
. Utilize G8D to define, root-cause, and improve field
quality of battery modules
. Manage supplier's development and validation timing
. Perform design validation (DV) testing on internal battery
packs
. Support manufacturing activities in the plant
. Orchestrate the closure of all battery supplier level
issues in the technical, commercial, and logistical areas
on a weekly basis
. Source fuses, flexible bus bars, and battery monitor units
(BMU) for the energy storage system
. Assist in calculation of bus-level energy consumption
during routes and stops in order to maximize the charging
strategy
. Lead weekly program reviews
. Assist in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) circuit analysis
. Assist in CAN bus system integration definition
. Maintain program timing and budget
09/2010 - 11/2011 Coda Automotive - Electrical Quality Manager, Consulting
Assignment
. Manage a team of 10 Supplier Quality Consultants.
. Define vehicle launch requirements and gateway requirements
for Coda Automotive
. Define quality metrics for different vehicle build
milestones
. Conduct supplier audits for new parts sourcing
. Conduct on-site supplier PPAP review
. Manage supplier APQP for US, China, and Korean sourced
parts
. Manage a team of supplier quality engineers to meet program
requirements
. Establish PPAP process for Coda Automotive
. Establish Engineering Change Management (EC) system for
Coda Automotive
. Review supplier PPAP material
. Lead in APQP activities for Lithium Ion battery for
electric vehicle applications
. Manage PPAP timing for all purchasing components of
electric vehicle
. Diagnose electric vehicle troubles using CAN bus tools
. Lead to resolution for vehicle build issues related to
electrical components
. Trouble-shoot Drive Line Control Modules (DLCM) and Climate
Control Modules (AICM), and Gateway Modules (GWM).
. Tested Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) for the electrical
vehicle
. Tested Electrical Timing And Alarm Control System (ETACS)
modules for electrical vehicle. Recommended design changes
for detecting lamp fault detection.
. Implemented and verified process for coolant-fill
automation machine with external supplier.
. Implemented and verified process for brake fluid fill
automation machine with external supplier.
. Diagnose and Service BMU, LMU, contactors, current sensors
inside the lithium Ion Battery Pack
. Re-flash Electric Vehicle charging modules
05/2010 - 09/2010 Ford-Getrag Transmission - STA Manager in Nanchang,
China, Consulting Assignment
. Managed a team of 20 STA Engineers of various disciplines.
Resident, Site, and Program STA engineers
. Led to over improvements of supplier quality for 3
manufacturing plants
. Led Program STA engineers to ensure all timely APQP
progress for all suppliers
. Resolved supplier technical issues for electrical and heat-
treated parts
. Generated comprehensive training plan for STA engineers
. Provided training for STA engineers in the area of Global
8D, Phased PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and supplier
Manufacturing Site Assessment (MSA)
. Implemented 6-sigma techniques in problem solving when
deemed appropriate
. Generated and implement supplier sourcing strategy for
purchasing department
. Conducted Tier 2 supplier site assessment
09/2007 - 05/2010 Ford Motor Company Asia Pacific & Africa STA C-Car
Program Lead Engineer
. Created and maintain of C307 scorecards for Taiwan,
Philippines, and South Africa
. Led to resolutions for all China Export parts issues, and
report to C307 MCA PST meetings
. Led to resolution of all APQP issues in the Asia Pacific
region
. Tracked and led all supplier's APQP status for C307 issues.
. Supported delivering of PSW and supplier quality targets on
new programs
. Tracked all open AIMS and lead to closure
. Led supplier issues to closure for suppliers in China,
Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, South Africa, and Australia.
. 1 6-sigma black belt project completion per year
. Supplier resourcing and purchasing lead in Asia Pacific and
Africa.
. Certified instructor for Ford Global 8D process and APQP.
. Led in resolution of all supplier quality issues for Asia
Pacific Region
. Reviewed regional G8D reports on quality.
. Conducted Manufacturing Site Assessment (MSA) on strategic
suppliers in Asia Pacific
. Led in supplier PPM reduction
01/2005-09/2007 Ford Motor Company STA Engineer at Purchasing Department
- Taiwan
. Managed development of touch panel DVD players, radios,
antenna, speakers and airbags
. Conducted full PPAP audit on radio suppliers, DVD
suppliers, and speaker suppliers
. Performed periodic Q1 assessment for local suppliers in the
electrical and chassis group
. Tracked quality record for local entertainment system
. Commonized DV and PV reliability test plan for all local
suppliers in the region
. Established testing standard for MP3 players
. Conducted supplier plant review, control plan validation,
and process robustness studies
. Received 6-sigma Black Belt Certification in December,
2005.
. Completed 8 special 6-sigma assignments for Asia Pacific
and Africa
. Audit and review supplier's Capacity Analysis Report (CAR)
06/2003-03/2004 Panasonic Automotive Electric Components, Southfield,
Michigan - Sensor Engineer
. Received training on Strain Gage Sensor and Angular Rate
Sensor in Fukui, Japan for 2 months
. Explored new business opportunities for Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
. Trouble-shoot warranty return Strain Gage Sensors and
Angular Rate Sensors
. Investigated new business opportunities for strain gage
sensors
. Analyzed competitive occupant sensing products in the
industry
. Supported open-issues meetings with customer regarding new
design, quality and assembly process
. Conducted technical presentations to multiple customers
regarding Angular Rate Sensor
. Established electronics lab for the sensor team
. Designed power-up circuit for Occupant Classification
System module
. Calculated power dissipation for Occupant Classification
System circuit
. Selected electrical hardware components for Occupant
Classification System module
. Performed Occupant Classification System testing using
radar sensors
. Performed humidity and temperature testing on Occupant
Classification System modules
. Curve-Fitted Hall-Effect sensor response using Least-
Squared Approximation method
. Selected microcontroller for Occupant Classification System
module
. Resolved analog-to-digital converter error issues on ST7
microcontroller
05/2001-04/2002 Sirius Satellite Radio, Milford, Michigan - Software
Engineer
. Successfully launched nation-wide satellite radio
broadcasting service
. Generated, debugged, tested software for Motorola HC12
microcontroller SPI interface
. Generated, debugged, tested software for Motorola HC12
microcontroller SCI interface
. Generated code to extract BER and other state information
out of receivers
. Performed terrestrial testing of satellite radio receivers
in Phoenix, Las Vegas and L.A.
. Supported technical launch activities in Houston and
Phoenix
. Evaluated satellite radio receiver chip-set performance and
acceptance criteria
. Characterized COFDM and TDM signal availability for Detroit
terrestrial routes
. Performed audio serviceability and receiver state data
processing
. Trouble-shoot Visteon, Alpine, Mitsubishi, MCUSA and
Delphi receiver interface issues
. Assembled together an electronics lab and created lab
procedure
01/1999-02/2001 DaimlerChrysler Corporation Auburn Hills, Michigan -
Safety Electronics Engineer
. Characterized Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) ratio
changes
. Calculated hydraulic valve and spring force in a valve body
. Investigated transmission turning torque
. Calculated gear ratio
. Jointly developed transmission controller strategy
. Coordinated overall management responsibility for
Restraints Controller Module (RCM)
. Conducted cross-platform communization activities in
the field of Occupant Sensing
. Conducted numerous presentations regarding Occupant Sensing
development with cross-platform vice-presidents and
directors
. Prepared and reviewed quote packages with Bosch,
Siemens, TRW, NEC, and Delphi
. Evaluated and optimized sensor design and
manufacturing with seat suppliers
. Studied strain gage, pressure seat mat, and
capacitive sensors and sensing techniques
. Composed strain gage sensor specification in an
automotive environment
. Performed strain gage, pressure seat mat, and
capacitive sensing system evaluation
. Assessed the merit of ultrasonic and infrared sensors
in automotive safety systems
. Commonized airbag electronics module design with
Mercedes-Benz
. Finalized strain gage sensor Design Failure Mode and
Effect Analysis (DFMEA)
05/1997-08/1998
12/1995-08/1996 Continental Teves (Formerly Known as Siemens Automotive
Corporation) - Internship
Car Body Electronics and Safety Electronics, Auburn Hills,
Michigan
. Created Process Capabilities Studies (PCS) document for
Ford airbag modules
. Coordinated the creation of PPAP (Production Parts Approval
Process) document
. Performed airbag module critical characteristics studies on
production intent components
. Interfaced with Warranty Return Center and manufacturing
facility
. Reported quality status of air bag modules
. Design supported Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) for
Chrysler and Ford.
. Characterized serial-resonance circuits
. Performed Worst-Case, Monte Carlo, and Transient Circuit
Analysis
. Generated Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
. Characterized RFID sensor behavior
. Created Software Flowcharting and performed software
verification.
. Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing (TEM cell testing,
Radiated Immunity, direct injection test)
. Prototype Construction, Troubleshooting, and Validation.
Education
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School.
M.S in Electrical Engineering Received in Dec, 1998
GPA: 7.22/8.0
University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Ann Arbor.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Received in May, 1997
Rochester High School, Rochester, Michigan in 1992.
Courses
Analog Electronics Circuit Analysis Logic Design
Electromagnetics Systems and Signals Solid State
Devices Active Filter Design Quantum Physics
Micro-Controllers
Control Theory Modern Control Theory Computer
Networks
Automotive Electronics Automotive Powertrain Digital
Signal Processing
C Matrix Mathematics Semiconductor
Physics
Software PSpice, Mentor Graphics Design Architect,, MatLab Signal
Processing and Controls Toolbox, MatLab Simulink, Basic MatLab
Programming, Borland C, FORTRAN, StatGraphics, Microsoft Office
Hardware Motorola 68HC11and 68HC12 Micro-Controllers, Texas Instrument
TMS320C3x digital signal processor, exposure to Texas Instrument
Transponders, J1850 and CCD automotive bus interface chips,
Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer.
Languages Professional Proficiency in English and in Mandarin Chinese.
Volunteer
07/98-09/98 Crittenton Hospital Volunteer Program, Rochester, Michigan
05/91-02/92
08/95-12/95 First Baptist Church Sexton Program, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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